Browsing by Author "Mary Mutisya"

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    Education Management Information System (EMIS) and Learning Management in Informal Schools: A Case of Bridge International Schools, Nairobi-Kenya.
    (www.ijsdc.org, 2023-09) Lillian Wamuyu Mwangi; Michael Sitawa; Mary Mutisya
    Learning management and education management information systems (EMIS) in informal schools: a case study of bridge international schools in Nairobi is the focus of this study. This research set out to answer three main questions: (i) how effective is EMIS at boosting teacher management efficiency in NFS; (ii) what role does EMIS play in reducing or eliminating NFS learning challenges; and (iii) where exactly in Nairobi County do NFS exist? The study's theoretical framework was constructivism. The researcher employed a Convergent parallel design mixed-methods strategy and zeroed in on a select group of respondents. 15 principals, 45 instructors, and 240 students (one focus group discussion with eight students per grade level) were randomly selected. Questionnaires and in-person interviews were used to compile the data. Descriptive statistics and SPSS for Windows version 21 were used to handle and analyse the collected data. Tables, frequencies, and percentages were used to display quantitative data, while questionnaires and interviews were used to display and analyse qualitative data. Schools should embrace the incorporation of education management information system (EMIS) and learning in informal settings, according to the study's findings, because school leadership and management play a crucial role in mitigating the negative impact EMIS has on Bridge International Academies' pedagogical approach. Kenya's Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology (MoEST) benefited greatly from the study's findings on the impact of EMIS on student learning and its suggestions for the ministry's future policymaking and ICT implementation. Researchers are encouraged to use the study's findings to further their own knowledge of EMIS in non-formal education systems, to test hypotheses, or as background reading for future investigations.
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    Exploring how COVID-19 Lockdowns Impacted on Women’s Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Mbare Constituency, Harare, Zimbabwe
    (www.ijsdc.org, 2023-08) Donna Sara Mkopa Zua; Paul Norvy; Mary Mutisya
    The global COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on people's normal daily lives. The focus of the current study was to determine how COVID-19 Pandemic affected women's access to SRH (SRH) services in Harare, Zimbabwe. The Descriptive survey research designs and mixed methods of data collection were used in this study. The survey was undertaken in Mbare constituency and only those women present in Mbare constituency during the covid-19 pandemic lockdowns were eligible to participate. Random sampling techniques were used to recruit participants of this study. Interviews and a structured questionnaire were used to collect primary data. Thematic analysis was used for qualitative data, and descriptive statistical techniques with the help of SPSS version 27 was used for quantitative data analysis. From the findings, there were mixed reactions in relation to accessing Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among women in the study area during COVID-19 lockdown. Some respondents said they were able to access the services, whereas others were not in a position. SRHS were delayed in some health institutions and some respondents had their appointments cancelled or even delayed. Traditional birth attendants and government’s commitment to offer door to door services improved on SRHS delivery during the COVID-19 lockdown. The study concludes that, there were mixed reaction in relation to accessing SRHS during COVID-19 lockdown in the study area. The study recommends provision of more training to the TBAs on SRHS, collaborative work with the conventional medical workers and more investment to door to door SRHS. Awareness creation on SRHS in the society is also recommended.
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    Influence of Economic Dependency on the Prevalence of Gender Based Violence in the Kuria Community in Kuria East Sub County, Migori County - Kenya
    (www.ijsdc.org, 2023-08) Eunuke Moraa Bikundo; Mary Mutisya; Melvin Lilechi
    Gender-Based Violence (GBV) continues to remain prevalent in sections of our society despite increased awareness on human rights and legislations against GBV. GBV has life-threatening, long-term, and traumatic effects on victims, families, and the society. This study sought to explore the influence of economic dependency on the prevalence of gender based violence in the Kuria community in Kuria East Sub County, Migori County – Kenya. Conflict Theory guided the study. Mixed Method approach together with descriptive and Sequential Exploratory Designs were employed to guide on the data collection and analysis. The target population comprised of community leaders, health care service providers, rescue centers, pre-selected women and girls and administration officers with a sample size of 400 respondents, identified by stratified random sampling technique using the Yamane formula. Data was analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Quantitatively, data was analyzed using statistical techniques with the help of SPSS v.27 and thematically using narration for the qualitative data. Data was presented using tables, graphs, charts and verbatim. The research findings revealed that socio-economic factors indeed predispose victims to GBV by undermining their autonomy, shrouded in illiteracy, backward cultures, and disdain for divorce. The study further established that: Economic Dependency recorded a strong positive correlation; R = 0.541 (P = 0.000, P <0.05). In conclusion, GBV proves to still be masked in a culture of silence, surrounded by stigma but its consequences are rather loud. The study proves that crisis intervention is still ineffective thus requires reinforcement; recommending interventions like multi-agency collaboration, legal reparation, support structures and strengthened health systems.